• blackn1ght@feddit.uk
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    2 days ago

    In the UK you’re allowed 10% (and I think +2mph) due to car speedo’s not being 100% accurate.

    • cynar@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      It’s actually not law, just custom. Most/all speedometers over estimate for this reason.

      The motorway cameras, near Birmingham have been known to issue tickets for doing 71mph.